not where is it, but what is it ... evening quiz....

[captainslarty]

What is the name of this famous boat ?



And, what boat is this rather nice underwater profile from. ?


Joe /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[ChasB]

Is it this one?

 

[captainslarty]

no.. but still a nice boat !

 

[tugboat]

Top one is Moitessier's Joshua. Dunno t'other.

 

[captainslarty]

Nice one Tugboat, spot on... originally the longest non stop circumnavigation and 15000 miles on top just cos he didnt want press clamouring all over him.

 

[Twister_Ken]

a) One of the Pen Duicks. VI?
b) An early S&S Swan? Maybe a 44'?

 

[captainslarty]

ah Ken, you obviously appreciate beauty of form and a great designers lines, like a sculpture in grp, but alas, nope.
If you turn the pic upside down she looks like an animal born to the sea, a shark perhaps, not a clue, just love of the designers artform.. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Avalon]

Bottom one looks to me like an S&S 34.

 

[captainslarty]

We should have a prize for the nicest bottom shot lol...... no, but I see where you are coming from....

 

[Bajansailor]

The second photo does look very much like an S & S design, but it is rather difficult to get an idea of scale.... I was going to say a 34, but Avalon beat me to it, so could she be War Baby, ex Tenacious?

 

[captainslarty]

A clue, the designer once worked at C & N, She was built to surpass llyods A1, one of the few where llyods certificates WERE given at purchase. The hull design dates from 1975 and was originally conceived as a racer of of its day. only a total of 37 (I believe) were ever built. You must confess it looks right as an ocean going yacht hull. Ballast ratio is apx 40%.
This is also probably extremely difficult due to the limited numbers made. stretched (well, basically enlarged plans based on the same design) models were produced well into the 90´s and command a very high price, the early ones, luckily, dont and are relatively affordable.

 

[Twister_Ken]

b) A Rival?

 

[chwarae]

Hi,
Perhaps a contessa 32?
Harry.

 

[TobyJug]

How about a Seastream 34?

I walked past one yesterday, it was ashore in its cradle at Falmouth Marina, the other reminds me of an Alan Pape / John Sears Cuttyhunk 54 but I am not sure of the underwater profile.

Phil

 

[flaming]

I think it's bigger than the mid 30s that most people seem to be plumping for, could it possibly be a Nich 55?

 

[captainslarty]

Ah Mr tobyjug...
I know it was a little naughty, but you are absolutely correct, my pride and joy.. typical man eh ? fall in love with the bottom first lol
Nice one